Page-12 of Films
Pakistan confers Nisan-i-Imtiaz on Saadat Hasan Manto
Pakistan Govt has conferred its highest civilian honor Nisan-i-Imtiaz on famous Pakistani writer Saadat Hasan Manto. Manto is popular for his Urdu short stories, especially those that explored the impact of the partition of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Acclaimed Cinematographer Ashok Mehta passes away
Cinematographer Ashok Mehta passed away in Mumbai. He was 65. During his filmy journey, Mehta worked with big filmmakers like Subhash Ghai, Rajiv Rai and MF Husain. He was the director of photography in films like 36 Chowringhee Lane, Utsav, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
“Pather Panchali” in the list of 50 best films
Bengali film Pather Panchali has been included again in the list of 50 greatest films of all time. The voting was conducted by the British Film Institute’s reputed magazine Sight & Sound. In 1956 the film won the Best Human ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012
Actor Rajesh Khanna “Kaka” passes away
Veteran Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna (69) passed away. Born in 1942 as Jatin Arora, his uncle changed his named to Rajesh Khanna when he decided to join films. He was not only a mega star but was also a Lok ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
‘Ernest Borgnine’ – Oscar-winning American actor passes away
Ernest Borgnine (95), Oscar-winning American actor passed away. He won an Oscar in 1955 for his role in the film Marty. Borgnine was also lauded for his roles in films The Wild Bunch and The Poseidon Adventure. His TV series ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012
Panel for clearance of film shootings soon
The Government has planned to up a Film Cmmission to aid speedy clearance of all film shooting-related permissions. The commission will help to make the country an attractive shooting destination to the foreign as well as local film makers. Rs ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2012
Cannes Film Festival: Austrian Director Haneke grabs top prize for a 2nd time
Director: Michael Haneke (Haneke previously won this award for The White Ribbon in 2009) Movie: Love Prize: Palme d’Or Best Actor: Mads Mikkelsen Movie: Hunt Best Actress: Cristina Flutur and Cosmina Stratan ( shared ) Movie: Beyond the Hills Jury ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Some Persons in News :
Margaret Alva: Margaret Alva sworn in as the 19th Governor of Rajasthan. She is the 3rd woman Governor of the state after Ms. Pratibha Devisingh Patil and Ms. Prabha Rao, who had served earlier. Rahul Khullar: Commerce Secretary Rahul Khullar ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Soumitra Chatterjee conferred Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Soumitra Chatterjee , veteran actor of Bengali cinema honoured with the esteemed Dadasaheb Phalke Award by Vice-President Hamid Ansari at the 59th National Awards for 2011 for his exceptional contribution to the growth of Indian cinema. The award carries Swarna ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Tamil nadu : ‘Dam 999’Banned
DMK president and former Tamil Nadu chief minister M.Karunanidhi demanded ban on the release of the controversial movie “Dam 999”. It was accompanied by the protests against the movie in the state and later Tamil Nadu Government banned the controversial ..